Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set vs Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set
Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set (#3) vs Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set (#5, best budget): in our Food Storage Containers scoring the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set totals 8.6/10 and the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set 7.7/10.
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Side by side
| Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set | Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $47 | $58 |
| Material | Tritan plastic | Platinum silicone |
| Pieces | 22 (11 containers + 11 lids) | — |
| Sealing | Airtight, leak-proof latches | — |
| Microwave | Safe with vented lids | — |
| Dishwasher | Safe | Safe |
| Set | — | 4 bags (2 sandwich, 1 snack, 1 half gallon) |
| Temp Range | — | -40°F to 400°F |
| Use | — | Storage, cooking, sous vide |
How they differ in real use
Built from our food storage scoring, each product's published specifications, and verified owner feedback — not hands-on testing.
Both the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set and the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set made our Top 5 Food Storage Containers, at #3 and #5 (best budget). 100% leak-proof Tritan plastic—crystal clear, stain resistant, and lighter than glass. The meal prep champion. Replaces plastic bags—freezer safe, microwave safe, even sous vide safe. Platinum silicone sustainability.
We score food storage containers on Seal Quality (35%), Durability (25%), Versatility (20%), Stackability (10%) and Value (10%). On that basis the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set totals 8.6 out of 10 and the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set 7.7. The widest gap is Stackability, where the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set scores 9 against 5 for the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set — storage efficiency. Seal Quality also separates them: 8 for the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set versus 7 for the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set. The Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set claws back ground on Durability.
On paper, the specifications that actually differ: Material — Tritan plastic on the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set versus Platinum silicone on the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set. They match on Dishwasher.
Pricing as of February 1, 2026: $47 for the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set and $58 for the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set, a $11 difference in the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set's favor. Owners praise the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set for 100% leak-proof and crystal clear Tritan; the most common complaint is plastic (not glass). Owners praise the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set for replaces plastic bags and sous vide safe; the most common complaint is expensive vs plastic bags.
Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set
- 100% leak-proof
- Crystal clear Tritan
- Stain/odor resistant
- Microwave safe
- Plastic (not glass)
- Premium plastic pricing
- Clips can wear
Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set
- Replaces plastic bags
- Sous vide safe
- Freezer to microwave
- Self-sealing pinch-lock
- Expensive vs plastic bags
- Takes getting used to
- Not fully airtight
Which should you buy?
The Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set is the better fit for meal prep and transporting food — it is the higher-scoring pick here, chiefly for Stackability and Seal Quality. The Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set is the better fit for plastic-free goals and sous vide cooking, and the stronger choice if Durability matters more to you than the overall score. Since the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set is both the higher scorer and $11 cheaper, the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set only makes sense for plastic-free goals. The Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set is a poor fit for glass preference; the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set is a poor fit for budget priority.
Choose the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set if
- Meal prep
- Transporting food
- Clear organization
Skip it if
- Glass preference
- Oven use
Choose the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set if
- Plastic-free goals
- Sous vide cooking
- Sustainable storage
Skip it if
- Budget priority
- Fully airtight needs
Common questions
Is the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set better than the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set?
In our Food Storage Containers ranking the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set scores higher overall, 8.6 to 7.7, with the biggest advantage in Stackability. The Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set is stronger on Durability, so it is the better pick if that matters most to you.
How much more does the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set cost than the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set?
$11 more as of February 1, 2026: $58 for the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set against $47 for the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set. Prices move, so the merchant page shows the current figure.
What is the main difference between the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set and the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set?
The headline spec difference is Material: Tritan plastic on the Rubbermaid Brilliance Food Storage Set versus Platinum silicone on the Stasher Reusable Silicone Bags Starter Set. In use, the gap that matters most is Stackability (9 vs 5 in our scoring): storage efficiency.